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Wise vows 'thorough review' of football player's claims

University of Illinois Chancellor Phyllis Wise promised a "thorough review" of Simon Cjivanovic's allegations against Tim Beckman's football program.

In a statement released Monday afternoon, Wise said "I have confidence that (athletic director) Mike Thomas and his staff's number one priority has always been the health and well-being of our student-athletes. Of course, we always take such matters seriously."

Wise responded after Cjivanovic took to Twitter on Sunday to rant against Beckman. On Monday, Thomas conducted a teleconference and indicated the athletic department would work with the chancellor's office to investigate the allegations.

"We will follow up with a thorough review to confirm that we have taken appropritae action in this case," Wise said.